that anybody that transitions through this airport, both in and out, has a very positive experience,” Ingham explains. Capital projects including terminal expansions, security upgrades, and parking improvements all serve this passenger-focused mission. Environmental responsibility, community engagement, and employee investment round out the strategic framework.The airport recently hosted Thunder Bay’s first drone show in partnership with the city, demonstrating its role beyond traditional aviation operations. Staff expansion adds to growth ambitions.“We’ve added about 13 employees here in the last year,” Ingham notes.“We’re all very passionate about this operation and want to be recognized as a great place to work.” The strategic plan’s overarching goal remains straightforward: “Establish ourselves as the premier aviation gateway and key economic driver for Northern Ontario,” Ingham says. With new branding launched in 2025 featuring imagery drawn from northern lights and boreal forests, the airport signals its evolution from a departure point to what its messaging now describes as “a vital thread connecting people, communities, and stories.” As passenger numbers continue recovering and infrastructure projects near completion,Thunder Bay International Airport positions itself as an essential catalyst for Northwestern Ontario’s economic future. 183 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 12 THUNDER BAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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